User's Manual

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RIOTRONIC X+
User Manual
3. Operation Procedure
When using RIOTRONIC X+ to carry out a blasting plan, the procedure of the operation is
different compared to a conventional one. In this chapter, a general description of the whole
operation in the application of the RIOTRONIC X+ system can be found.
3.1. General procedure for a blast using RIOTRONIC X+
The procedure described below provides a general idea about the steps and information that
a RIOTRONIC X+ blast needs. Each part has a series of tasks that must be fulfilled.
3.1.1. Defining a blast plan
 Number of holes and number of RIOTRONIC X+ detonators.
 Timing of each detonator/borehole.
 Assignation of boreholes to each RIOTRONIC X+ Logger.
 Connection order or connection path.
3.1.2.Covering Risk Assessment
 Number of people and their function.
 Distance to the firing point.
3.1.3. Preparing the Equipment
Consider the following aspects regarding the equipment:
 Charge the batteries.
 Check the security key.
 Configure the RIOTRONIC X+ Loggers with the desired configuration:
o Name of the blast.
o Connection method.
o Programming method.
 Configure the RIOTRONIC X+ Blaster.
3.1.4. Product distribution
 Distribute the corresponding number of RIOTRONIC X+ detonators per hole.
 Avoid impacts, friction, exposure to heat, naked light, electromagnetic radiation
(including mobile phones), electrostatic charges.